JP3234803U - Interface device fixing mechanism and electronic device - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To. 2 Provided are an interface device fixing mechanism and an electronic device that facilitates the installation and removal of cards and avoids the loss of associated workpieces. An interface device fixing mechanism includes a fixing component 100 and a fixing tool 200. The fixing component has a support surface 115 and is configured to be fixed to the circuit board. Fixtures include a base 210 and a slider 220. The base includes an assembly portion 211 that is non-removably disposed on a fixed component. The slider is slidably arranged on the base and can slide to a fixed position. The slider covers the support surface, and a hold groove is provided between the slider and the support surface. When the slider is in a fixed position, the hold groove is configured to accommodate at least a portion of the interface device. The electronic device includes a circuit board, a device body, and an interface device fixing mechanism. [Selection diagram] Fig. 3

Description

The present disclosure relates to a fixing mechanism and an electronic device, and more particularly to a non-detachable interface device fixing mechanism and an electronic device including the same.

M. Two-interface cards are widely used in circuit boards due to the miniaturization of circuit boards and high-speed transmission performance. Generally M. To fix the two cards, M. 2 One end of the card is placed on the circuit board by M.I. 2 Insert into the connector and M. 2 The other end of the card is attached to the post on the circuit board with a screw.

Screw tightening not only requires specific hand tools to perform tedious and inconvenient tasks, but also easily loses screws. Therefore, as an alternative to screws, a rotatable fixture that can be operated without tools is provided. The rotatable fixture was detachably placed on the post and was manually rotated and laminated on the post. 2 Cards can be fixed. However, because the rotatable fixture is removable, it is still prone to lose the rotatable fixture during the assembly process.

The present disclosure is based on M. et al. 2 Provided are an interface device fixing mechanism and an electronic device capable of resolving the inconvenient attachment and detachment of a card and avoiding the loss of associated workpieces.

The interface device fixing mechanism according to one aspect of the present disclosure is configured to fix the interface device arranged on the circuit board. The interface device fixing mechanism includes a fixing component and a fixing tool. The fixing component has a support surface and is configured to be fixed to the circuit board. Fixtures include a base and a slider. The base includes an assembly that is non-detachably placed on the fixed part. The slider is slidably arranged on the base and can slide to a fixed position. The slider covers the support surface, and a hold groove is provided between the slider and the support surface. When the slider is in a fixed position, the hold groove is configured to accommodate at least a portion of the interface device.

According to another aspect of the present disclosure, the electronic device includes a device body and an interface device fixing mechanism. The device body includes a circuit board and an interface device. The circuit board includes a board component and an electrical connector. The electrical connector is located on the board component and the sides of the interface device are inserted into the electrical connector. The interface device fixing mechanism includes a fixing component and a fixing tool. The fixed component has a support surface and is fixed to the circuit board. Fixtures include a base and a slider. The base includes an assembly that is non-detachably placed on the fixed part. The slider is slidably arranged on the base and slidably arranged to a fixed position. The slider covers the support surface, and a hold groove is provided between the slider and the support surface. When the slider is in a fixed position, the hold groove accommodates at least a portion of the interface device.

According to the interface device fixing mechanism and electronic device according to the present disclosure, the assembly portion of the base in the fixture is non-removable from the fixed component and the fixture is not lost.

In addition, the interface device can be easily and quickly fixed to the circuit board without tools by sliding the slider.

The present disclosure will be better understood from the detailed description and accompanying drawings set forth below. These drawings are provided for illustration purposes only and are therefore not intended to limit this disclosure.

It is a perspective view of the electronic device which concerns on 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is an exploded view of the electronic device shown in FIG. It is an enlarged view of the interface device fixing mechanism of the electronic device shown in FIG. It is another perspective view of the base in the fixture of the interface device fixing mechanism shown in FIG. It is sectional drawing of the electronic device along line 5-5 shown in FIG. It is a partially enlarged view of the electronic device shown in FIG. It is a partial cross-sectional view of the electronic device along line 7-7 shown in FIG. It is a figure which shows the assembly process of an interface device fixing mechanism and a device main body. It is a figure which shows the assembly process of an interface device fixing mechanism and a device main body. It is a figure which shows the assembly process of an interface device fixing mechanism and a device main body. It is a partial cross-sectional view of the electronic device which concerns on 2nd Embodiment of this invention.

In the following detailed description, many specific details are provided for illustration purposes to provide a full understanding of the disclosed embodiments. However, it will be clear that one or more embodiments can be implemented without these specific details. In other examples, well-known structures and devices are schematically shown to simplify the drawings.

See FIGS. 1 to 7. Here, FIG. 1 is a perspective view of the electronic device according to the first embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 2 is an exploded view of the electronic device shown in FIG. 1, and FIG. 3 is an exploded view of the electronic device shown in FIG. It is an enlarged view of the interface device fixing mechanism of FIG. 4, FIG. 4 is another perspective view of a base in the fixture of the interface device fixing mechanism shown in FIG. 3, and FIG. 5 is taken along line 5-5 shown in FIG. 6 is a partially enlarged view of the electronic device shown in FIG. 5, and FIG. 7 is a partial cross-sectional view of the electronic device taken along the line 7-7 shown in FIG.

The present embodiment provides an electronic device 1. The electronic device 1 may be an electronic device such as a host computer, a notebook computer, or a tablet computer. The electronic device 1 includes a device body 10 and an interface device fixing mechanism 20. The device body 10 may include a circuit board 12 and an interface device 18. The circuit board 12 includes a board component 14 and an electrical connector 16. The electrical connector 16 may be arranged on the board component 14 and electrically connected to the board component 14. The electrical connector 16 has M.I. It may be a female connector for two interfaces. The interface in some other embodiments may be a female connector for a PCI-e (PCI Express) interface. The board component 14 may have a plurality of mounting holes 14A to 14C, and the mounting holes 14A to 14C may be arranged apart from the electrical connector 16 at different intervals. The device main body 10 may further include components such as a device housing, a processing unit, a power supply unit, and a storage device, but the illustration is omitted because it is irrelevant to the present disclosure.

The interface device 18 is a M.I. It may be a two-interface card. In some other embodiments, the interface device may be a PCI-e interface card that fits into a PCI-e female connector. The interface device 18 has an insertion side 18A and a distal side 18B. The insertion side 18A of the interface device 18 is inserted into the electrical connector 16 so that the interface device 18 is electrically connected to the electrical connector 16.

The interface device fixing mechanism 20 includes a fixing component 100 and a fixing tool 200. The fixing part 100 may be a stud made of any suitable metal or plastic material. The fixing component 100 includes a main body 110 and a first engaging structure 120. The main body 110 has a mounting end 111 and an working end 112 located at the other end of the main body 110. Further, the mounting end 111 of the main body 110 may have a screw structure 113 for screwing into any of the mounting holes 14A to 14C of the circuit board 12. The first engaging structure 120 is located on the outer peripheral surface 114 of the main body 110. The details of the first engaging structure 120 will be described later.

In the present embodiment, a washer 150 (for example, a C-shaped retaining ring) is sandwiched between the main body 110 of the fixed component 100 and the board component 14 of the circuit board 12, and the two are tightly assembled. May be good.

In this embodiment, the fixed component 100 is screwed to the board component 14 of the circuit board 12. However, the present disclosure is not limited to this. In some other embodiments, the fixture may be secured to the board component of the circuit board in any other suitable manner.

The fixture 200 includes a base 210 and a slider 220. The base 210 includes an assembly portion 211 and a guide portion 212. The assembly portion 211 of the base 210 has a second engagement structure 2111 that fits into the first engagement structure 120 of the fixing component 100. The second engaging structure 2111 is fitted to the first engaging structure 120 so that the assembly portion 211 does not come off from the main body 110. That is, the fixture 200 cannot be removed from the fixing component 100. The terms "undetachably," "undetachable," "unremovable," and "unremovably" as used herein are used. Indicates that parts are unlikely to be manually separated unless there is significant damage. In the present embodiment, the first engaging structure 120 can be an annular and protruding flange, and has a locking surface 121 facing the mounting end 111 and a contact surface 122 facing the working end 112. The second engaging structure 2111 includes two positioning portions 21111, an elastic portion 21112, and two hook portions 21113. The elastic portion 21112 is connected between the positioning portion 21111 and the hook portion 21113. The positioning portion 21111 abuts on the contact surface 122, and the hook portion 21113 is locked to the locking surface 121 of the first engaging structure 120. As a result, the base 210 of the fixture 200 cannot move in the axial direction and the radial direction of the fixing component 100. That is, the base 210 of the fixture 200 is not removable from the fixture 100 unless a specific magnitude of force is applied to pry open the hook portion 21113. However, if the hook portion 21113 is removed, the hook portion 21113 and the elastic portion 21112 may be damaged or damaged. In other words, the assembly portion 211 of the base 210 is accurately and securely attached to the fixing component 100 so that the fixture 200 is not lost.

Further, the hook portion 21113 has an inclined surface 21114 facing the opposite side to the positioning portion 21111. The first step for engaging the second engaging structure 2111 with the first engaging structure 120 may be to fit the fixture 200 onto the fixing part 100, with the inclined surface 21114 of the hook portion 21113 When the first engaging structure 120 is contacted first and then the contact force increases, the elastic portion 21112 can be deformed to move the hook portion 21113 outward across the first engaging structure 120. When the hook portion 21113 passes through the first engaging structure 120, the elastic portion 21112 returns the hook portion 21113 to its original position so that the hook portion 21113 engages with the locking surface 121 of the first engaging structure 120. ..

As described above, the first engaging structure 120 has an annular protruding flange for engaging the second engaging structure 2111 with the hook portion 21113. In some other embodiments, the first engaging structure may be an annular recess for accommodating the second engaging structure in the hook portion.

In this embodiment and some embodiments of the present disclosure, the body 110 of the fixing component 100 has a support surface 115 configured to support the distal side 18B of the interface device 18. The guide portion 212 is connected to the assembly portion 211 and has a guide groove 2121. The slider 220 is slidably arranged in the guide groove 2121, and the slider 220 is slidably arranged on the base 210 and slidable to a fixed position (for example, the position of the slider 220 shown in FIG. 6). .. The slider 220 covers the support surface 115, and a hold groove 116 is formed between the slider 220 and the support surface 115. When the slider 220 is in the fixed position, the hold groove 116 is configured to be housed in the distal side 18B of the interface device 18. In this way, the slider 220 and the support surface 115 of the assembly portion 211 both fix the distal side 18B of the interface device 18 so that the interface device 18 does not come off the electrical connector 16.

In the present embodiment and some embodiments according to the present disclosure, the guide portion 212 has a first positioning structure 2122 arranged in the guide groove 2121. The slider 220 has a second positioning structure 223 that fits into the first positioning structure 2122. In one embodiment, the first positioning structure 2122 may be a recess and the second positioning structure 223 may be a convex that fits into the recess. When the second positioning structure 223 is in the first positioning structure 2122, the slider 220 is positioned in a fixed position.

In this embodiment and other embodiments according to the present invention, the slider 220 includes an operation unit 221 and a hoop unit 222. The operation unit 221 has a width W1 wider than the width W2 of the hoop unit 222. The operation unit 221 is formed in a size and shape suitable for manual operation.

In this embodiment and some embodiments according to the present disclosure, the working end 112 of the body 110 has a working groove 117. The working groove 117 may be a cross-shaped slot into which a driver (not shown) on the other side is inserted, and the main body 110 of the fixing component 100 is rotated to screw the mounting end 111 into the selected mounting hole 14C. Can be made to. Further, the hoop portion 222 of the slider 220 has an opening 2221. When the slider 220 is in the fixed position, the opening 2221 exposes the working groove 117, facilitating the above-mentioned operation on the working groove 117. In other embodiments, the working groove may be a single slot.

See FIGS. 8 to 10 showing the assembly process of the interface device fixing mechanism and the device body.

As shown in FIG. 8, in consideration of the length of the interface device 18, the main body 110 of the fixing component 100 may be first screwed into the mounting hole 14C of the board component 14. Then, the insertion side 18A of the interface device 18 is inserted into the electric connector 16 (shown in FIG. 5). Then, as shown in FIG. 9, the distal side 18B of the interface device 18 can be pressed by the external force F applied to the support surface 115 of the assembly portion 211. Next, as shown in FIG. 10, the slider 220 is slid to a fixed position along the A direction, and the distal side 18B of the interface device 18 is sandwiched between the slider 220 and the support surface 115. As a result, both ends of the interface device 18 are fixed, and the position of the interface device 18 with respect to the circuit board 12 is secured. To remove the interface device 18, it is necessary to slide the slider 220 in the direction opposite to the A direction to release the distal side 18B of the interface device 18 and remove the insertion side 18A from the electrical connector 16.

FIG. 11 is a partial cross-sectional view of the electronic device according to the second embodiment of the present invention.

The interface device fixing mechanism 20A includes a fixing component 100A and a fixing tool 200A. Fixing part 100A may be a stud made of any suitable metal or plastic material. The fixing component 100A includes a main body 110A and a first engaging structure 120A. The main body 110A has a mounting end 111A and working ends 112A located at both ends of the main body 110A. The mounting end 111A of the main body 110A may have a screw structure 113A screwed into any of the mounting holes 14A to 14C of the board component 14 of the circuit board 12.

The fixture 200A includes a base 210A and a slider 220A. The base 210A includes an assembly portion 211A and a guide portion 212A. The assembly portion 211A of the base 210A includes a second engagement structure 2111A. The second engaging structure 2111A is formed by overmolding on the outside of the first engaging structure 120A, and the assembly portion 211A cannot be removed from the fixed part 100A. The terms "undetachably," "undetachable," "unremovable," and "unremovably" as used herein are used. Indicates that parts are unlikely to be manually separated unless there is significant damage. In the present embodiment, the first engaging structure 120A may be an annular and protruding flange, and has a locking surface 121A facing the mounting end 111A and a contact surface 122A facing the working end 112A. The second engaging structure 2111A may be a concave groove, and the flange is located in the concave groove. The assembly portion 211A abuts on the contact surface 122A and the locking surface 121A of the first engaging structure 120A. As a result, the base 210A of the fixture 200A cannot move in the axial direction and the radial direction of the fixing component 100A. That is, the base 210A of the fixture 200A cannot be attached to or detached from the fixing part 100A unless a certain force is applied to open the second engaging structure 2111A, but the engagement of the second engaging structure 2111A If this is released, the second engaging structure 2111A of the assembly portion 211A may be damaged or damaged. That is, the assembly portion 211A of the base 210A is securely and surely attached to the fixing component 100A so that the fixture 200A is not lost. Further, the slider 220A is slidably arranged on the base 210A so as to be slidable with respect to the base 210A.

In the above-described embodiment, the fixed parts 100 and 100A are not movable with respect to the circuit board 12, and the sliders 220 and 220A are slidable with respect to the bases 210 and 210A. May be integrally formed with the base, or may be fixed to the base, the fixing component may be slidable with respect to the circuit board, and in such a configuration, the slider , It may be slidable with respect to the circuit board.

According to the interface device fixing mechanism and the electronic device described above, by engaging the second engaging structure with the first engaging structure, the base of the fixture cannot move in the axial direction and the radial direction of the fixing component. That is, the base of the fixture is not removable from the fixture, reducing the likelihood of losing the fixture.

Further, by sliding the slider, the interface device can be easily and quickly fixed to the circuit board.

This embodiment is selected and described to best explain the principles of the disclosure and its practical use, thereby allowing one of ordinary skill in the art to use the book with various modifications suitable for the particular application intended. Make disclosures and various embodiments best available. The scope of the present disclosure is intended to be defined by the following claims and their equivalents.

Claims (10)

An interface device fixing mechanism for fixing an interface device provided on a circuit board.
A fixing component having a support surface and configured to be fixed to the circuit board,
With fixtures, including a base and slider,
The base comprises an assembly portion that is non-detachably arranged on the fixed component.
The slider is slidably arranged on the base and slidably provided to a fixed position.
The slider covers the support surface and
A hold groove is provided between the slider and the support surface.
An interface device fixing mechanism, characterized in that the hold groove is configured to accommodate at least a portion of the interface device when the slider is in the fixed position. The fixing component includes a main body and a first engaging structure located on the outer peripheral surface of the main body.
The assembly portion of the base has a second engagement structure that fits into the first engagement structure.
The second engaging structure fits the first engaging structure so that the assembly portion is non-detachably arranged on the fixed part.
The interface device fixing mechanism according to claim 1. The main body has a mounting end and an working end located at the opposite end of the main body.
The mounting end of the main body is configured to be mounted on the circuit board, and the first engaging structure has a contact surface facing the working end and a locking surface facing the mounting end. death,
The second engaging structure includes a positioning portion, an elastic portion, and a hook portion.
The elastic portion is positioned and connected between the positioning portion and the hook portion, and the positioning portion abuts on the contact surface of the first engaging structure.
The hook portion engages with the locking surface of the first engaging structure.
The interface device fixing mechanism according to claim 2. The second engaging structure of the base is formed by overmolding on the outside of the first engaging structure and a part of the main body of the fixing component.
The interface device fixing mechanism according to claim 2. The base further comprises a guide portion connected to the assembly portion.
The guide portion has a guide groove, and the slider is slidably arranged in the guide groove.
The interface device fixing mechanism according to claim 2. The guide portion has at least one first positioning structure located in the guide groove.
The slider has at least one second positioning structure.
When the at least one second positioning structure is positioned by the at least one first positioning structure, the slider is positioned in a fixed position.
The interface device fixing mechanism according to claim 5. The slider has an operation portion and a hoop portion, and the operation portion is wider than the hoop portion.
The interface device fixing mechanism according to claim 2. The main body has a mounting end and an working end located on the opposite side of the mounting end.
The mounting end of the main body is configured to be mounted on the circuit board.
The working end of the main body has a working groove and has a working groove.
An opening is provided in the hoop portion of the slider.
When the slider is in the fixed position, the opening exposes the working groove.
The interface device fixing mechanism according to claim 7. The device body, which consists of a circuit board and an interface device,
Has an interface device fixing mechanism,
The circuit board
Includes board components and electrical connectors
The electrical connector is arranged on the board component and
The sides of the interface device are inserted into the electrical connector and
The interface device fixing mechanism is
A fixed component that has a support surface and is fixed to the circuit board,
Includes fixtures, including bases, sliders, and
The base has an assembly portion that is non-detachably arranged on the fixed component.
The slider is slidably arranged on the base and is slidable to a fixed position.
The slider covers the support surface and
A hold groove is provided between the slider and the support surface.
An electronic device characterized in that the hold groove is configured to accommodate at least a portion of the interface device when the slider is in the fixed position. The board components of the circuit board have a plurality of mounting holes located apart from the electrical connector at different intervals.
The fixing component is mounted in one of the plurality of mounting holes.
The electronic device according to claim 9.

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